Growth of Private Prisons Seen as Overcrowding Fix
A National Institute of Justice study notes 34 states under court orders to ease prison crowding and reports 1 100 inmates in private facilities across Florida Kentucky Minnesota and Tennessee. The offenses include drunken driving to murder and three years ago no adults were in private state or local prisons. The Medicare program head urges waiting on reform bills until administrative changes are in place by year end.
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Ray Charles urges more funding for hearing disorder research
Ray Charles told a House Appropriations subcommittee that hearing is vital to his life and music as he backs increased medical research funding. He has joined Ear International to establish The Robinson Foundation for Hearing Disorders, while witnesses highlighted unfunded grant needs.
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First United Way Stamp Honors Atlanta Charity Leader
President Reagan mailed a letter hand canceled by Postmaster General Tisch to Theodora James of Atlanta at a ceremony marking the United Way centennial. The 80-year-old cofounder directs the West End Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center aiding needy families in the community.
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Metroliner speed cut slows New York Washington run
Amtrak lowers speeds from 125 to 110 mph on the Metroliner between New York and Washington citing planned rail work and safety concerns after the January 4 accident near Baltimore. Timetables show most northbound and southbound trips lengthened by roughly 11 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes, while faster rides remain under three hours at the top end.
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Former Hitler Deputy Back In Hospital
Rudolf Hess the 93 year old former deputy to Adolf Hitler was hospitalized again in West Berlin after being moved from Spandau prison to a British military hospital. A British diplomatic spokesman provided the update saying Hess complained he did not feel well.
1551 Hebrew manuscript describes America and Indies
Sotheby's says a Hebrew manuscript from 1551, owned by the same family for over 400 years, contains the earliest Hebrew description of America and the Caribbean. The Moshe Almosnino work, a science geography math and astronomy text, cites "an inhabited place of the new Indians" named America after Amerigo Vespucci.
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Plane Makes Emergency Landing At RAF St Mawgan
A British Airways 747 carrying 370 passengers diverted to RAF St Mawgan in southwest England after 12 year old Susan Watts, a passenger from Orlando to London, lost consciousness. A nurse assisted with oxygen before the captain, Barry Stevens, landed the plane in what was described as a life or death dash.
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April Snow Brings May Flowers Snowstorm Shocks New England
An April snowstorm dumped at least 15 inches in parts of New England causing travel disruption and straining budgets. Worcester reported 14 inches, airport closures lingered, and officials warned of costs while snowplows and sanders operated before morning traffic.
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Trade War Complicates Nakasone Visit to Washington
Washington AP A clash between the Reagan administration and House sponsors over a tough trade retaliation bill clouds Japanese Prime Minister Yashuko Nakasone s visit. The Gephardt measure would require large surplus nations to cut imbalances by 10 percent yearly or face retaliation. Votes were tight with undecided Democrats pivotal as Nakasone prepared to meet Reagan. Nakasone hopes to lift tariffs on Japanese TVs computers and power tools, but officials warned he may leave without gains.
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Friends Remember Linder Who Died While Building in Nicaragua
Portland friends recall Benjamin Linder 27 a U S citizen killed in northern Nicaragua while working on a hydroelectric plant for the Sandinista government He had warned in 1984 that Contra attacks targeted campesinos and said he hoped not to be attacked by rebels while serving humanitarian goals.
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Bridge Collapse Ripples Across Regional Economy
The Schoharie Creek bridge collapse on I 90 disrupts New Yorks east west artery costing firms nationwide. Fishermen in Boston and Midwest traders report detours and higher costs as suppliers adjust routes. St Johnsbury Trucking cites a 4300 dollar weekly loss from the accident.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Information
Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions classifieds and news ideas plus office hours and address. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Mailing address P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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